iPhone 13 pro cameras

As I understand it the iPhone 13 pro has the best camera yet and three of them. What is not explained that I can find is how I choose which camera to use or do all three take a snap at same time?


I haven't been able to find any documentation on exactly happens when you press the button. My assumption is depending on which mode (portrait, panorama, etc.) determines which camera is used. I also assume you can't get the same scene taken with all three cameras at same time. Artistically would be cool with the different lenses getting the same shot and then merging or slicing-dicing parts of the three images together.


The reason I am asking about being able to choose which camera is you can get some interesting affects using one lens designed for one purpose on a subject its not deigned for. Like a wide angle for a portrait, well it did with old fashion film cameras. You get distortions and in/out of focus, can be interested.


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Posted on Jan 21, 2022 4:39 PM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2022 7:25 AM

Hello John,


It sounds like you want to know how to choose which lens to use on your iPhone camera. We understand how important this is to you and we are here to help.


While on the photo mode, you can select between .5, 1x, and 2X zoom levels. Each level will use a different camera. Different camera lens may be utilized when using other modes. More information can be found here: Use camera modes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


If you would like to use multiple camera lenses as once, you might check out the App Store to see if you can find something that would work for you: Get apps in the App Store on iPhone


Hopefully this helps.


Cheers!

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Jan 23, 2022 7:25 AM in response to John David Adamski

Hello John,


It sounds like you want to know how to choose which lens to use on your iPhone camera. We understand how important this is to you and we are here to help.


While on the photo mode, you can select between .5, 1x, and 2X zoom levels. Each level will use a different camera. Different camera lens may be utilized when using other modes. More information can be found here: Use camera modes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


If you would like to use multiple camera lenses as once, you might check out the App Store to see if you can find something that would work for you: Get apps in the App Store on iPhone


Hopefully this helps.


Cheers!

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